Fall Armyworm

Map of Zambezi region   Farmers in the Zambezi region are fighting a devastating outbreak of fall armyworm, which is destroying maize fields and jeopardising this season’s harvest. The Ministry of Agricultural, Water, and Land Reform has acknowledged the situation, saying that intervention will depend on the availability of pesticides. The infestation, however, is not confined to maize crops alone, raising concerns about the broader impact on regional food security. […]